Question 1

Two types of criterion validity are

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A)  concurrent and predictive 
B)  correlative and causative 
C)  content and construct 
D)  formative and summative 
A)  concurrent and predictive 
B)  correlative and causative 
C)  content and construct 
D)  formative and summative

Question 2

A confounded variable is one that

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A)  doesn't vary 
B)  varies with the dependent variable 
C)  varies with the independent variable 
D)  isn't correlated with either the independent or dependent variable 
A)  doesn't vary 
B)  varies with the dependent variable 
C)  varies with the independent variable 
D)  isn't correlated with either the independent or dependent variable

Question 3

Consider the following research title: "Sexually coercive behavior of college males as a function of masculinity and attitudes toward women's rights." In this study the dependent variable is

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A)  sexually coercive behavior 
B)  masculinity 
C)  attitudes toward women's rights 
D)  not stated in the title 
A)  sexually coercive behavior 
B)  masculinity 
C)  attitudes toward women's rights 
D)  not stated in the title

Question 4

A researcher measures the temperature of his laboratory room to the nearest degree,over a ten day period.He finds that the average is 68$\circ$ Fahrenheit.In this example,temperature is a ____ variable,and 68$\circ$ represents the ____ limits of the measure.

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A)  continuous variable, real limits 
B)  discrete variable, real limits 
C)  continuous variable, apparent limits 
D)  discrete variable, apparent limits 
A)  continuous variable, real limits 
B)  discrete variable, real limits 
C)  continuous variable, apparent limits 
D)  discrete variable, apparent limits

Question 5

If we were to measure a dependant variable's frequency,we would

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A)  count the number of times it occurred 
B)  time how long it took to achieve 
C)  time how long between responses 
D)  measure the shape of the behavior 
A)  count the number of times it occurred 
B)  time how long it took to achieve 
C)  time how long between responses 
D)  measure the shape of the behavior

Question 6

The extent to which the items on a test are representative of the domain they are supposed to represent relates to

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A)  face validity. 
B)  content validity 
C)  criterion validity 
D)  external validity 
A)  face validity. 
B)  content validity 
C)  criterion validity 
D)  external validity

Question 7

Consider the following research title: "Cooperation among nursery school children under two types of instruction." In this study the independent variable is

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A)  cooperation 
B)  types of instruction 
C)  nursery school children 
D)  not stated in the title 
A)  cooperation 
B)  types of instruction 
C)  nursery school children 
D)  not stated in the title

Question 8

What variable (or variables)might you use as a basis for your observations if you are interested in studying:
a.The relationship between the crime rate and unemployment in a certain city
b.Overcrowding in mental institutions
c.The relationship between smoking and health
d.Attitudes of U.S.citizens toward government-supported loans for higher education
e.The effect of rehearsal on memorization of foreign language words

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The answer of What variable (or variables)might you use as...

Question 9

Suppose you have performed a study that showed a strong positive correlation between shoe size and intelligence.Since you can't be sure about cause and effect in this relationship,shoe size would be called

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A)  a subject variable 
B)  a dependent variable 
C)  an independent variable 
D)  a variable of interest 
A)  a subject variable 
B)  a dependent variable 
C)  an independent variable 
D)  a variable of interest

Question 10

Random error refers to change in the measurement of a variable that can be attributed to

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A)  confounding. 
B)  chance 
C)  systematic error 
D)  the amount of time between measurements 
A)  confounding. 
B)  chance 
C)  systematic error 
D)  the amount of time between measurements

Question 11

In each of the following examples,identify the independent and dependent variables.Discuss which independent variables are manipulated variables.
a.The comparative effectiveness of programmed instruction on the computational skills of 9th graders.
b.The effect of self paced versus teacher pacing instruction on self-concept of 4th,5th,and 6th graders.
c.The effect of employment status of mothers on school absenteeism of their children
d.The effect of sex on algebra achievement

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The answer of In each of the following examples,identify the...

Question 12

Error variance is variability in

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A)  the dependent variable that is associated with the independent variable 
B)  the dependent variable that is not associated with the independent variable 
C)  the independent variable 
D)  either variable 
A)  the dependent variable that is associated with the independent variable 
B)  the dependent variable that is not associated with the independent variable 
C)  the independent variable 
D)  either variable

Question 13

Which one of the following is an example of an interval level of measurement?

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A)  height (in inches) 
B)  weight (in pounds) 
C)  age (in years) 
D)  temperature (in degrees Fahrenheit) 
A)  height (in inches) 
B)  weight (in pounds) 
C)  age (in years) 
D)  temperature (in degrees Fahrenheit)

Question 14

____ concerns whether the same measure would yield the same results on another occasion

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A)  Validity 
B)  Test-retest reliability 
C)  Internal consistency 
D)  Internal validity 
A)  Validity 
B)  Test-retest reliability 
C)  Internal consistency 
D)  Internal validity

Question 15

Criterion validity measures

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A)  measures the theoretical concept it supposedly tests 
B)  measures the full range of behaviors represented by the concept 
C)  correlates with other valid tests of the same theoretical concept 
D)  All of the these are true 
A)  measures the theoretical concept it supposedly tests 
B)  measures the full range of behaviors represented by the concept 
C)  correlates with other valid tests of the same theoretical concept 
D)  All of the these are true

Question 16

When choosing the levels of the independent variable,it is important

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A)  not to have more than two or three 
B)  to focus on the higher levels 
C)  to focus on the lower levels 
D)  to cover as much of the range as possible 
A)  not to have more than two or three 
B)  to focus on the higher levels 
C)  to focus on the lower levels 
D)  to cover as much of the range as possible

Question 17

A variable that falls into a distinct category is referred to as a

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A)  physical variable 
B)  nonphysical variable 
C)  discrete variable 
D)  dependent variable 
A)  physical variable 
B)  nonphysical variable 
C)  discrete variable 
D)  dependent variable

Question 18

You are interested in researching the effects of rewards on exercise.Determine how you would measure your dependent variable using at least 4 of the ways of measuring behavior.

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To measure the effects of rewards on exe

Question 19

The Kuder-Richardson-20 is a measure of

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A)  validity 
B)  test-retest reliability 
C)  internal consistency 
D)  internal validity 
A)  validity 
B)  test-retest reliability 
C)  internal consistency 
D)  internal validity

Question 20

A test is reliable if it

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A)  measures what it is supposed to measure 
B)  gives the same result on different occasions 
C)  gives valid results 
D)  a and b 
A)  measures what it is supposed to measure 
B)  gives the same result on different occasions 
C)  gives valid results 
D)  a and b

Two types of criterion validity are

A confounded variable is one that

Consider the following research title: "Sexually coercive behavior of college males as a function of masculinity and attitudes toward women's rights." In this study the dependent variable is

A researcher measures the temperature of his laboratory room to the nearest degree,over a ten day period.He finds that the average is 68^$\circ$ Fahrenheit.In this example,temperature is a variable,and 68^$\circ$ represents the limits of the measure.

If we were to measure a dependant variable's frequency,we would

The extent to which the items on a test are representative of the domain they are supposed to represent relates to

Consider the following research title: "Cooperation among nursery school children under two types of instruction." In this study the independent variable is

Suppose you have performed a study that showed a strong positive correlation between shoe size and intelligence.Since you can't be sure about cause and effect in this relationship,shoe size would be called

Random error refers to change in the measurement of a variable that can be attributed to

Error variance is variability in

Which one of the following is an example of an interval level of measurement?

____ concerns whether the same measure would yield the same results on another occasion

Criterion validity measures

When choosing the levels of the independent variable,it is important

A variable that falls into a distinct category is referred to as a

You are interested in researching the effects of rewards on exercise.Determine how you would measure your dependent variable using at least 4 of the ways of measuring behavior.

The Kuder-Richardson-20 is a measure of

A test is reliable if it

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Exam 5: Variables

Two types of criterion validity are

A confounded variable is one that

Consider the following research title: "Sexually coercive behavior of college males as a function of masculinity and attitudes toward women's rights." In this study the dependent variable is

A researcher measures the temperature of his laboratory room to the nearest degree,over a ten day period.He finds that the average is 68 ∘\circ∘ Fahrenheit.In this example,temperature is a ____ variable,and 68 ∘\circ∘ represents the ____ limits of the measure.

If we were to measure a dependant variable's frequency,we would

The extent to which the items on a test are representative of the domain they are supposed to represent relates to

Consider the following research title: "Cooperation among nursery school children under two types of instruction." In this study the independent variable is

Suppose you have performed a study that showed a strong positive correlation between shoe size and intelligence.Since you can't be sure about cause and effect in this relationship,shoe size would be called

Random error refers to change in the measurement of a variable that can be attributed to

Error variance is variability in

Which one of the following is an example of an interval level of measurement?

____ concerns whether the same measure would yield the same results on another occasion

Criterion validity measures

When choosing the levels of the independent variable,it is important

A variable that falls into a distinct category is referred to as a

You are interested in researching the effects of rewards on exercise.Determine how you would measure your dependent variable using at least 4 of the ways of measuring behavior.

The Kuder-Richardson-20 is a measure of

A test is reliable if it

Psychology and Science

Developing a Research Question

Ethics in Research

Writing in Psychology

Tabular and Graphical Description of Data

Validity

Control

Nonexperimental Research, part 1: Observational, archival, and Case-Study Research

Nonexperimental Research, part 2: Survey Research

True Experiments, part 1: Single-Factor Designs

True Experiments, part 2: Factorial Designs

Single-Subject Experiments

Quasi Experiments

Biases and Limitations of Experimental Psychology

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A researcher measures the temperature of his laboratory room to the nearest degree,over a ten day period.He finds that the average is 68^$\circ$ Fahrenheit.In this example,temperature is a variable,and 68^$\circ$ represents the limits of the measure.